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Amazon’s Just Walk Out has Left the Building

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Amazon spokesperson Carly Golden, quoted by CNBC , said “We’ve heard from customers that while they enjoyed the benefit of skipping the checkout line with Just Walk Out, they also wanted the ability to easily find nearby products and deals, view their receipt as they shop and know how much money they saved while shopping throughout the store.”

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Sustainable shopping: what options are available to retailers?

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If you walk up and down the aisles of supermarkets, clothes shops or even furniture stores, you will notice that more brands are shouting about their commitment to protecting the environment, be it via packaging or marketing messages. The post Sustainable shopping: what options are available to retailers?

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Sensing, Not Seeing, with Vision AI as Retail’s Crystal Ball for the Future

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This has never been more apparent than now, as consumers look to elevate their in-store shopping experiences and expect the same versatility and ease that they have obtained with modern omnichannel retail. That includes curbside pickup for online orders, checking for stock to optimize shopping trips and more.

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Dollar General Hit with $1M More in OSHA Fines, Bringing Total Since 2017 to $15M

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The location also had boxes and merchandise stored in an unsafe manner, exposing workers to struck-by hazards. OSHA’s investigation in Columbus, Ga. found Dollar General’s Victory Drive location also exposed workers to fire and entrapment hazards by locking an emergency exit door.

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In the Wake of ‘Returnageddon’ Retailers Seek New Solutions to an Age-Old Problem

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In fact, even after the pandemic moves into the rear-view mirror, 46% of consumers plan to do the same amount of shopping online, and 42% said they will actually shop online even more than they do now, according to a recent study from Pitney Bowes. Most Consumers, Even Those Shopping Online, Prefer to Return In-Store.

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Belk Adds Same-Day Delivery Option

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We’ve been steadily expanding our ecommerce options to ensure our customers can shop whenever, wherever and however it best fits their life,” said Lisa Harper, CEO of Belk in a statement. The retailer will charge $14.95 on orders under $49 and $9.95 for orders larger than that amount.

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The Waste Management Challenge of the Holiday Season

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The holiday season brings a surge in shopping, both in-store and online. Retailers must navigate these challenges while staying compliant with regulations so they can ensure smooth operations and demonstrate environmental responsibility.